The story of the amazing success of 'Britain’s Got Talent' star Susan Boyle is set to told in a new stage musical.
The Press Association reports that 'I Dreamed A Dream' will star 'Rab C Nesbitt' actress Elaine C Smith in the lead role and is set to open next year and tour for at least six months.
Boyle, who is an unlikely chart star, has sold 14 million albums since she wowed an unsuspecting audience and panel of judges on the talent show in 2009.
Speaking about the news of the stage show, Boyle said: "I never thought my life story would end up on the stage but a lot has happened in two years and it is a very exciting prospect.
"I hope everyone enjoys the show and I promise there will be a few surprises along the way."
The producer of the show, Michael Harrison, said "She is an inspiring woman and her story is an excellent one to tell - someone with a raw talent who surprises the world and overturns all the odds to make a new life for herself. It's got all the qualities of a fairytale, but with the added bonus of being absolutely true."
